Algeria vs Niger Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | African Nations Championship 2025 (CHAN 2024)

Desert Foxes eye a big win over Niger.

The Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi is gearing up to host Algeria and Niger for the Group C encounter of the African Nations Championship 2025.

Algeria, also popularly known as the Desert Foxes, are just a win away from clinching the top spot in Group C of the African Nations Championship 2025. They have been unbeaten so far and are led by the Bosnian maestro Vladimir Petkovic since 2024.

Niger, on the other hand, have a pretty contrasting form. They are positioned at the bottom of the points table. In the three games they have played so far, they managed to draw a solitary game and lost two games. Anything other than a win could see them bowing out of the competition.

Kick-off:

• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
• Date: Monday, August 18
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST / 5:00 p.m. GMT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Ahmed Arajiga
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Abderrahmane Meziane (Algeria)

The Algerian striker from Medea will be tasked with the responsibility of leading the attacking prowess of Algeria as they eye a big win over Niger and clinch the top spot. He has previously risen through the ranks of clubs like ES Tunis, Al Ain and USM Alger.

Abdoulaye Katkore (Niger)

The 32-year-old Niger captain from Niamey has accumulated immense experience by playing at various divisions of Gulf football. He is a part of Saudi outfit Al Entesar and has the distinction of representing the Niger national team on 67 occasions.

Match Facts

• The match will take place in Nairobi.
• Algeria are positioned second in Group C
• Niger are at the bottom of Group C

Algeria vs Niger: Betting Tips and Odds

• The Desert Foxes to win
• Meziane to score
• Algeria 2-0 Niger

Injury and Team News

The Desert Foxes have a fully fit and available squad for the game.

Niger too have a fully fit and available squad for the game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 10

Algeria won: 09

Niger won: 01

Draws: 00

Predicted Lineups

Algeria predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Bouhalfaya (GK); Halaimia, Ghezala, Alilet, Khacef; Draoui, Merbah; Belhocini, Boukerchaoui, Meziane; Mahious

Niger predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Tanja (GK); Pape, Rafiu, Katkore, Djibo; Moussa, Assane; Samaila, Moudou, Razak; Diori

Match Prediction

Looking at the contrasting form of both teams, the Desert Foxes will most likely clinch an easy win over Niger in a one-sided affair at Nairobi, as the top spot is up for grabs.

Prediction: Algeria 2-0 Niger

Telecast Details

India: TBD

USA: Fanatiz US

Nigeria: SuperSport

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